analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F8686A — Terracotta
#F8686A is a light saturated red sitting at 359° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#f8686a
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #F8686A
- fef0f1
- fcc4c5
- fa9798
- f86a6c
- f63d40
- f41014
- cc0a0d
- 9f070a
- 720507
- 450304
- 180102
Color schemes using #F8686A
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
Nearby colors
#F8686A FAQ
What color is #F8686A?
#F8686A is a shade of terracotta in the red family. It has a hue of 359 degrees, 91% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F8686A?
#F8686A is rgb(248, 104, 106) in RGB, hsl(359, 91%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 58%, 57%, 3%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F8686A?
White text on this background reaches 2.92:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.18:1.
What colors go well with #F8686A?
Its direct complement is #68F8F5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #68F8AE and #68B2F8 gives you contrast without the vibration.